[Boatanchors] opinion on sopces?

[J. Forster]

Both of those are roughly the same vintage (late 60s and mid 70s). They are almost completely discrete transistor units and fairly easy to repair. The extra BW is not really significant, IMO.  The A models are
generally better than the non-As.  If you want to go to a bit newer scope, look for a 465A or B. I think the higher BW scopes are more failure prone, due in part the a higher HV for the CRT. I know that the 485 can
be a bear.

FWIW,
-John



Eugene Hertz wrote:

> anyone have an opinion between two scopes? One I think is beautiful is the tek 454 150mhz. The other is more modern 475 200mhz. Other than the bw difference which I am not sure I need, the 454 is just beautiful!
>
> Anyone give me advice if the 454 is "good enuf" for ham work or should I definitely go with the more modern scope?
>
> thanks
> Eugene